Monster Zero x SciFi Japan - Archive Only

by **Temjin** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:36 am

The japanese release was last week.

You could easily secure a copy online somewhere, especially since it's basically the same exact movie we'll be getting.

My thoughts on it:

I love the way CAPCOM went with it. Yeah, I see how it could definitely be used to jumpstart another saga AND pilot in a new videogame around the storyline.

Each character was well-thought out, and dispite some hiccups in both the voice department and storyline, the movie is actually entertaining. I actually felt satisfied once the credits rolled.

I didn't think Angela was that depressing - she was essentially Claire during RE2. Given the circumstances and her coincidential involvement, her behavior was actually understandible.

Curtis Miller as "the new Birkin" was a sweet ode to RE2......which brings me to the following question:

Why doesn't CAPCOM just give in and give us that reimagining of RE2? With Degeneration, they show that they're on the right path with filmmaking - so why not invest in the franchise on that front?

There's plenty of material to cover in the series and maybe, through movies, they can actually get to tell them.

Now, how does it stack up to another CG Videogame adaptation, "Final Fantasy:Advent Children"?

Personally, I feel that , for its' genre, Degeneration packed a better punch than Advent Children. Overall, Degeneration does a better job at making good use of past storylines and established characters. Advent Children left bigger plot holes than the ones it was meant to fill - Degeneration doesn't necessarily fill in any, nor does it make new ones - it just builds upon the already-existant storyline.

Advent Children, however, is the prettier of the two. Quality over Content, I guess.

The CG in Degeneration was sub-par - I'm guessing this was because SONY saw the movie as an experiment and didn't want to fully fund it yet, OR they felt that they didn't need that extra glossy coat of paint n' polish that Advent Children went through.

Bottom line?

Degeneration is easier to digest than Advent Children. It caters to both fans and non-fans alike, and never takes itself too seriously - instead, like it's already been pointed out, it plays out like it's meant to - just like the games.

by **Brick Side** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:49 am

Yeah, I definitely didn't see the Japanese version. What I saw was entirely in English with no subs.

Kain, I got it via bit torrent.

by **Dr Kain** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:16 am

by **Temjin** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:46 am

by **Tom R VanSlambrouck** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:28 pm

In other RE news a Demo for RE5 was released on the Japanese market place on Friday. Sadly they put up an IP block before I could get it

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Apparently a lot of us Americans where creating Japanese accounts so we could get it.

I thought Degeneration was going to have a limited theatrical run in US ie a premier or something to that effect?

Good to know that it's a good movie December 31st can't get here soon enough.

by **Temjin** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:35 pm

by **Tom R VanSlambrouck** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:01 am

by **Dr Kain** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:08 pm

I preordered it at GS, but I am disappointed that there is no OST included. Of course, after the joke of the DMC4 OST (which was not really an OST, since you could only play it on the PS3 to listen to it), maybe it is better that way. I hope the figure is the one NECA is releasing.

by **Temjin** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:02 pm

I'll just preorder mine on Amazon, as I no longer trust GS with my preorder money.....

.....*I already played *that demo, unless it's a new demo that goes beyond Shantytown and the village. Don't ask me how though - trade secret.

BTW, rumor tells that studio MADHOUSE has been tapped to create a Resident Evil OVA for later this year, chronicaling the events of Degeneration, 5, and the supposed Tokyo scenario CAPCOM was all jazzed about years ago......

by **Tom R VanSlambrouck** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:13 pm

by **Dr Kain** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:25 pm

by **Temjin** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:04 pm

by **Tom R VanSlambrouck** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:32 am

by **Temjin** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:47 pm

by **Dr Kain** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:27 pm

by **Tom R VanSlambrouck** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:48 pm

I got it and I like it the $3.99 overnight actually makes it cheaper for most games and you get them on launch day.

Back on the subject of RE I finally watched Degeneration (bought the Blu-Ray a few weeks ago) and thought it was pretty good, a nice sequel to RE4 and a good set up for RE5. My only complaint was that the animation in some parts was really crappy and looked really wooden.

by **Temjin** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:14 am

I actually expected as much, considering how long the project had been in development. It was a nice homage to RE2 and a nice standalone addition to the franchise.

There's even room for sequels and side stories based on the film's ending.

by **Brick Side** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:20 pm

by **Tom R VanSlambrouck** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:51 pm

by **Brick Side** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:05 am

by **Dr Kain** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:25 pm

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